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CIT'Y UPDATE, PAGE 2 Y ; � ��� � _ ORDINANCE NEWS PAGE 3
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VILLAGE DESIGN PROGRESSES, PAGE 3 � `° : CIVIC VOLUNI'EERS HONORED, PAGE 4
Pa�ement Management Fundin�Still In Question
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The Saratoga Ciry Council has adopted a two-year According to City budget projections, losing funds Current Revenues And Expenditures
budget for fiscal years 1989/90 and 1990/91 that from both the Utility User's T�and Property Trarisfer General Fund revenues for fiscal 1989/90 are
leaves only one question unanswered—where will T�would cause this reserve to vanish by June 30; ;y projected to be$6,569,720,down from$7,275,056 in
the funds for the Ciry's pavement management pro- 1995. 1988/89.The 1988/89 figure was higher because it
gram come from? ` � includes$1,354,000 from the sale of surplus property .
"We can't sustain operations for four or five years at at the corner of Cox and Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road.
A major capital expenditure,pavement manage- current levels beyond Fiscal 1991 when General Fund
ment is now primarily funded by proceeds from the revenues are flat and costs for personnel,materials Revenues are projected to decline to$6,211,805 in
Utility User's T�,a 3'�z percent levy on most Saratoga and services are continuing to climb at a 5%annual fiscal 1990/91, if the Utility User's T�is not extended.
PG&E bills that is set to end July 1, 1990. In 1989,the rate,"said Harry Peacock. _
T�produced$547,749 in revenues for the program. Ea�penditures for the next two years are broken
He added that most of these problems would not down into four main areas—Operating Programs,
A decision on continuing the T�has not been occur if the Utility User's T�were extended. " (concinued on page 4)
made by the Council.Due to a complicated series of
requirements,ending the Utility User's Tax could also •
exclude Saratoga from receiving thousands of dollars �, ital� Im rovements U date
in Property Tax Transfer funds from the County.The p p p .
� Council is waiting for the State Attomey General to The Ciry's first five-year Capital Improvement Plan, (State Highway 9) from Saratoga Avenue to the bend
rule on this issue. adopted in 1987,continues to identify key civic proj- at the end of the Saratoga Village.
ects to maintain and improve the quality of life in '
_ Importance Of Pavement Management _ Saratega. Here is sn up�ate or.some of t�e.latest In additian to reconstructir.g the street using
Ending the Utility User's Tu�will not end the City's ^ �pital projects: special,treated paving stones,CalTrans will also
need for a sustained pavement management program. replace damaged and misaligned concrete on curbs,
Continuing maintenance and repairs prevent streets �,o Parks Renovated gutters and sidewalks,and provide new tree wells
from deteriorating to a point where major renovation Brookglen and El Quito Parks have undergone complete with conduits for electrical outlets and �
projects costing millions of dollars become necessary. major improvements recently. individual watering systems.
According to City Manager Harry Peacock, money for
this program will come either through extending the At Brookglen,the basketball courts have been In late October or early November,the City will
Utiliry User's Tu�,increasing revenues or taking replaced and new playground equipment instalied. . replant trees along the length of the street.Work on
money from other areas in the General Fund. Picnic benches also were replaced. � the street itself will be completed approximately
Operating Reserve September 11.
Tlie new budget contains plans to shift money The soccer field and softball diamond at El Quito
from the City's operating reserve if the Utility User's P�k have also been refurbished,with the diamond Handicapped Access Improvements
Ta}c is not extended.When the Council adopted its gaining a new backstop and bleachers. The remaining Ciry-owned facilities requiring
first two-year budget in 1987, it also adopted a policy renovation will be made completely handicap-
whereby the Ciry maintains a reserve equal to six Plus,a new picnic area that is completely handicap- accessible this summer.
accessible has been built at El Quito.
- months of its operating budget.This reserve, A contract to perform work on a hand-full of �
continued in the new budget, is projected to be Bi Basin Wa Reconstruction Be bathrooms and entry ways was awarded in early June.
, $4,575,310 in June, ?991.Responsible management of $alTrans h begun reconstruction ogf Big Basin Way
this reserve makes even more funds available for
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professional survey of residents to gauge opin:.
� ions regarding Saratoga's existing open space and bleachers,plus a new handicapped- � "
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capital improvements at EI Quito Park. � , � �` s�. � ' �
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the City's current open space policies may not�. - ,��� ' � ' ����� � �����" �
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' City's general plan.Following the completion':=
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The objective of the open space policy`�
, � review is to develop policies which will meet�; i
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�` Saratoga and to determine how such policies; ;
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rt� � ��� ��}�-�� � - Old Books Have A Home �
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The Friends of the Saratoga Libraries will gladly
accept your unwanted books(no magazines or Read-
er's Digest condensed books)which will be sold at
. . �c ,� D t�e Book-Go-Round.Proceeds support programs and
Water Conservation I�ts iL7t�1� COVe� Sa.�tOga. buy books for the Saratoga Community Library.
Free water conservation kits prepared by the Santa' For the past three years,I{SAR,Cable Channel6,has � .
Clara Valley Water District are available at the Saratoga provided the Ciry" with a television station`bf,by and '
Communiry Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue. for"Saratogans. USED
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The kits include instruction on checking for house- The station,which airs Saratoga-oriented programs .� �p�
hold plumbing leaks,shower head water savers and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings,is operated by a '� .,�'d
two plastic water bags that can cut water waste by up staff of about 30 volunteers under the guidance of °""""'°°"`fi
to 15%when used in toilet tanks. Community Services Director Todd Argow
Please bring donations to the library(there's a
Among the programs on KSAR is"Project 85," drop-off box inside the front gate) or the store.
� �25/ s6k�u�. which focuses on the planning and construction of
Q.� p the portion of Route 85 that passes within Saratoga's The Book-Go-Round is located at the corner of Oak
$ A N T A L A R A �/A � L E Y borders. St.and Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd.Store hours are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.,Wednesday through Saturday.
(��n e o Special attention will be given to the projected •
I�ir1��'��'� move of the historic Hutton House from its present Summer Features:
�����0 location on the route's right-of way to a lot adjacent to
City Ha1L July Nautical books(sailing,sea adventures. . :�
, August Agatha Christie and Collector Paperbacks
l lle ZS� SO1L��On For more information on KSAR,please call Todd
Argow or Carrie Deane at 867-3438•
- Despite some rainfall in March,our local reservoirs
are nearly empry.The rainy season is over,and now �
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we have no choice but to cut our water use.The
water we will bring in from other areas simply can't
make up the"water deficit:'
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A 25 percent water shortfall remains. It's nobody's �a,p ' ;' ;�;
fault; it just hasdt rained enough.To ensure that .� s �"` �°�'��� E� ����8
usage doesn't exceed supply,we need to cut our r ' � �3 ° �"��� � �' �����a
water use by 25%. Please,be a part of the 25% ��M ��" `���� � �%
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Don't depend on rumors,be informed—subscribe It Up FOr � '� ��" '� � x= � ��"'� �3" �
to City Council and/or Planning Commission agendas. '� � � � ' �;
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source.A full year for either one costs only�12. For Sj�mer
details,call the Deputy City Clerk at 8673438. '
Emergency Test July 13 Summer's back!And so are Saratoga's"Day Camp" Day Camp includes a variety of fun themes: Cami-
and"Nature Day Camp"for youths between the ages val Daze, Inside Out&Backwards, Love Your Pet Day.
On July 13,Saratoga will join with other cities in of 3'/z and 10 years.This is a chance for parents to Games,songs,arts&crafts,cooking,and storytelling
Santa Clara Counry for a coordinated test of various have the mornings or afternoons to themselves while are jusr some of the activities:The camp meets at El
emergency response procedures. During the exercise, their children are entertained by experienced camp Quito Park,but occasionally will gather off site at the
operators will take messages at City Hall,but most leaders. Community Center,Wildwood Park,or Oak Meadows
operational personnel will be unavailable. Please plan Park in Los C�atos.
accordingly,or contact City staff as soon as possible to Each camp is 2 weeks long and meets 3 hours a
make special arrangements. day every weekday. Nature Day Camp,which meets at Wildwood Park,
uncovers the world of bird-words,prehistoric&
. endangered species,creepy-crawly insect life,creek
City Employees Recog�ized For habi��,Native American cultures,food-chain-gangs,
what makes a rainbow,and much more.
�1�7p��1�� �OV��O� D��1��10� Everyone in both camps will receive a T-shirt on
> > the first day of camp.On the last day,children attend
from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m.and parents are invited to join
The Ciry of Saratoga honored its outstanding Valerie Young and Facilities Maintenance Leadworker in a barbecue beginning at 11:30 a.m.
employees at its annual employee recognition lun- Robert Kirk. The fee for residents is$54; non-residents pay$68.
, cheon May 19 at the Saratoga Country Club. For more information,call the Recreation Department
_ Years Of Service Awards at 867-3438,ex.48 or 49.
The afternoon was capped by Mayor Karen Ander- Twenty-eight employees also received years of
son's awards presentation to employees singled out service awards ranging from five years to twenty- Dates Times Nature D.C. Day Camp
for excellence in three categories: Most Inspirational, seven years. Recognized for five to nine years were:
Most Dedicated,and Most Innovative. Todd Argow,Sharon Trejo,Kim Floyd,Jean Muser, 7/10-7/21 9-Noon 3'/z to 5 years 5-7 years
Marilyn Healey,Teru Ishihara,Bobbie Cadwalader, 7/10-7/21 1:30-4:30 5-7 years 8-10 years
The Saratoga Ciry Council and employees partici- Jaye Tkach,and Betsy Cory. 7/24-8/4 9-Noon 3'�2 to 5 years 5-7 years
pated in a nomination process to select those 7/24-8/4 1:30-4:30 5-7 years 8-10 years
: employees wha.most exemplify these virtues in pub- Eaming commendation for ten to fourteen years of 8/7-8/18 9-Noon 8-10 years 5-7 years
lic service.Award winners from the previous year service were: Ron Luketich,Donna Frank,Carolyn 8/7-8/18 1:30-4:30 5-7 years 3'�2 to 5 yrs.
then chose the winners. King,Arjan Idnani,Jim Martin,and Jack Tomlinson. - ' .
Awards In Three Categories Fifteen to nineteen-year awards went to Joe Vega,
Three employees were cited in each category. Roy Swanson,Joan Pisani,Pat Elenteriq Diane
� Two finalists each received plaques while the winner Camekie,Bryan McQueen,Robert Kirk,and Dick ` * ' 4��=
ireceived a plaque and�200 check. Hamilton. ,
. Street Maintenance Specialist A1 Fregoso was Four employees were recognized for 20 to 24 '�he S a ra t o �114�
n L eira ohn Afanador and �
named Most Inspirauonal.Recreation Department years:A1 Fregoso,Man y am ,J ,
Clerk Typist Marilyn Healey and Maintenance Erman Dorsey.Dan Trinidad holds the longest record
Department Secretary Sharon Trejo were also of service at 27 years. �'.The Saratogan is published quarterly by th
recognized in this category. � C�ty of Saratoga to inform residents about impor
Mayor Anderson also made a presentation to the tant Ciry Council and government issues. P(eas"
- Assistant Planner Tsvia Adar was honored as Most City's 62 employees on the City Council's goals for �ttirect your comments to Carolyn King,Ciry of Sar-:�
Dedicated. Ciry Manager Harry Peacock and the next year and emphasized the importance which `toga,13777 Fruitvale Avenue,Saratoga,CA95070
Community Services Director Todd Argow were the the Council places on the employees'commitment to� ;; >
other finalists. public service. -
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Most Innovative went to Recreation Supervisor Kim
SaYton-Heinrichs.Runners-up were Associate Planner �-'� � � -��b��.`��Q� ��,, .", .
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s begins its evaluation of the Circulation : �most 100 contractors, developers, archi ' ,
�. � ` ts;and homeowners took part in a special .
Element of the Ciry's General Plan. �uilding Code Update seininar June 27, pre. .? �
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�' eed to be completed for some common pro�- ;, ;
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Circulation Element Under RevYew $uilding Code and new S�te �onst���on s
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How should traffic—cars,bicycles,pedestrians— a road or path sho�ld be used and what—if any— � Each participant rereived a 138-page "' j
move through Saratoga? changes are required. guidebook to the topics covered. Additional ,"� ;
. fiopies of the guidebook can be ordered from� ,
It's become a more and more urgent question as A key focus of the review is the need for new poli- �e Building Division for $5 each. Call 867 : ;
congestion on Santa Clara County sueets continues to cies and programs for bicycle,pedestrian and eques- ��38 for more information. � j
increase. trian paths.An ad hoc committee of Saratoga citizens - '
has been riding and walking the existing horse trails NeW PL1bI1C �''drk HOU1'S � '
The City is launching a comprehensive review of its to develop maintenance and improvement ;�
existing Circulation Element,the section of the recommendations. ;;� Public parks will now close '/z-hour after .
General Plan that deals with streets,traffic,trails,path- .sunset instead of 10 p.m.,so that closing time is :
ways,and public transportation. "We're fine-tuning the policies now,"said Planning ased on the degree of darkness rather than an
Director Steve Emslie. "In most instances we're trying �bitrary time. `'
The Circulation Element serves as a master plan for to keep streets the way they are.Before we consider ,t
movement through the ciry,determining how heavily any new construction,we want to be absolutely sure ;��one of the City's parks is equipped for �`
that we've fully explored all other options:' nighttime activity and various law enforcement ;; �
� problems have arisen from use of the parks ;y
�after dark.
New Ha.zardous Waste Fund Created . �is change wil(allow maacimum utilizaaon ;
of the parks during longer summer days,while <
� 'still avoiding the problems associated with , � � �
Saratoga's new budget includes$24,200 earmarked tino and Los Altos;these cities rotate hosting a ��ighttime operation.
for a new household hazardous waste cleanup pro- publicized collection site each month. +
gram in association with three other West Va(ley cities. `
The City may also revise a curbside recycling pro- Clearer Address Posting `
Household hazardous wastes include paints,sol- posal,currently under development,to include .��
vents, insecticides,anti&eeze,and used motor oil. hazardous waste pick-up. � A requirement that adciress numbers on new '
Campbell,Los Gatos and Monte Sereno will partici- �homes be visible from the street has been ,
pate in the program wi�h Saratoga.,� �..- .+.� ,___�� �_.�.. N�wstate laws mandate counties to develop house- i�xtended to existing developed properties to ° i
hold hazardous waste collection programs over the assist ernergency vehicles in finding ac�dresses = �
"People know they shouldn't dump this stuff down next 3 to 5 years,but many cities are creating inde- =quickly when responding to calls for ` '
the drain or in the gutter,but they don't knowwhat pendent programs to deal with the short-term -assistanre.
else to do with it,"said City Manager Harry Peacock. problem. �;, : Y�, ,
"We haven't had a very good solution for them until : Though failure to comply can eventually.�:.
now." For more information,contact the City Manager's result in a fine, properry owners have thirty:M
, office at 867-3438• �lays after receiving written notice from the City ;�
The Ciry tentatively plans to follow a program sim- � � �= �• �� '"`�� ` ���'�
ilar to the one established by Mountain View,Cuper-
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The Village Design Task Force is finishing work on Created last September when the Village Plan was of representational sketches for the kiosk portion of
new guidelines for the physical appearance of the adopted,the Task Force also includes members from the manual.
Saratoga Village,currently undergoing a major the Planning Commission and the Heritage -�
renovation. , Preservation Commission,an architect,a Village The manual will be reviewed and approved by the
property owner,a local merchant,and an original Task Force,Planning Commission and Ciry Council at
The Saratoga Village Plan was adopted by the Ciry member of the Village Beautification Committee, several public meetings this Summer.The manual will
Council in May, 1988.The plan established land use, which pushed for renovations in the Village in the then be printed and made available for purchase at
zoning,circulation,pa�'king and design policies late '70s and early'80s. City Hall. Ca11867-3438 for more information.
aimed at preserving and improving the small-scale
pedestrian character of the area.The Task Force is Two West Valley College architectural design
responsible for compiling these policies into a Village students provided valuable input and created a series . I
Design Manual.
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r �:vices and Capital Projects — and are further''
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, ���`���`��� , .,, � , ����, ; � and Marion Card.Standing with recipients
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i ��� ��� F s � ��� -i����r is Volunteer Program Coordinator � lf�PYO�eCtS
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� � � �`� � Carrie Deane. '�: Capital Projects totaling $4,977,549 are .`
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�� € � �q ,'��� F � ~proposed for the next two fiscal years and will �'<
I ��� � �, , �� �; a ' include numerous improvements to Saratoga �
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� s w � � � , � ��' ' parks,facilities,streets,and communities
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`��'" ` , ��R,2�� �, k - Among the projects scheduled are:
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�� • Widening of bridges on Quito Road
� � �� • Reconstruction and overlay of street r�
� � pavement; i
Vo unteers Get elr Due �
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� • Replacement of aging traffic signal
More than 100 volunteers,Council members and Moore for her mass mailing project to possible �; controllers, g.
staff were on hand for Saratoga's annual civic volun- businesses in Saratoga,which resulted in 137 new !
teers luncheon on April ll at the Saratoga Country business licenses and a total of$10,275 in additional ` . Landscaping of inedian strips along ;�
� - Club. annual revenue for the Ciry. ' Saratoga/Sunnyvale Road and Prospect :��
��; Avenue to the Southem Pacific Railroad k:
Awards were presented to each individual who Everyone Benefits � : crossing.
� contributed ten hours or more to City programs and The Volunteer Saratoga Program provides the City �°
! projects. Special awards were also presented for with much needed experience, knowledge, expertise ,''I�vo New Funding Areas ��Y
�! "Volunteer of the Year," "Outstanding New Program and fresh ideas. `- For the first time, Youth Services will be�'
Development,"and"Outstanding Achievement" funded as a separate activity area. This anll
I - "Volunteering is tremendously satisfying,"said ,�`allow staff time and budget for special youth_=,�
i Three Award Winners Campbell. "I'm ashamed to admit that I didn't get events to be shown as a distinct appropriat�on `.
Anne Cam bell was named Volunteer of the Year involved in our communi much before I started ��
p LY center,and reflects the Council's commitment ;'
for her work with Volunteer Program Coordinator donating my time,but helping others has given me °: to rovidin ro rams for Sarato a s oun
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j Carrie Deane. Campbell,who has been volunteering alot of new friends and a feeling of importance:' �` people. :�:
j for five years,became involved after her husband " '
ipassed away. Almost 200 volunteers augment the City's present . ` Funds have also been set aside to hire a third #;;
services,providing additional support to all �` Community Service Officer for the Pubhc .�
� "I knew I needed to make new friends,but I was departments and programs.The volunteers assist in � �' Safety Program. Part of this person's respon "-
'i retired and not really interested in going back to an 8 all phases of Ciry Govemment clerical work, = sibilities will be emergency plan management �
i to 5 routine,"said Campbell. scheduling appointments,color coding maps, �* and training.
� drafting,working on Saratoga's Channel6 Cable TV, _;- -' �
�� "One day I received a brochure from the Ciry and photography, microfiche,childreds programs,sports, ; Two-Year Budget
�i found a list of volunteer activities I knew I could help dance,camp programs,parks and ciry streets, -. This is the second two-year budget the ��
; with,"she said, "so I decided to volunteer." calligraphy,graphics—even carpentry. ;Council has passed. T'he two-year budget ��.
' process was adopted in 1987 to improve the �`
Marion Card was given the Outstanding New The ages of the volunteers range from 14 to 80 r City's planning, cash flow and cash man "
Program Development award.As coordinator for the years. � agement; capabilities, and consequently�;
past three years,Marion was responsible for the improve its abilit�to meet both the immediate ,
development and solid installation of the Docent More information on Volunteer Saratoga is available s``and long-term needs of Saratoga residents
Volunteer Program at Hakone Gardens. by calling Carrie Deane,Tuesday through Thursday,at � »
8673438. "-'` Copies of the complete budget are available '
The Outstanding Achievement award went to Lila � for review at the Saratoga City Hall or Pubhc
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a � Chester Ave. Via Tesoro Ten Acres
���� ������� �O � Country Squire Ct. Country Squire Country Squire
!� Country Squire Ln. Titus Country Squire
� Country Squire Wy. Country Squire End
Deerwell Ct. Haymeadow End
As it has in past years,the City's Maintenance Easton Dr. Easton Pl. Hargrave Farwell Ave. Fruitvale El Puente
Department is acting to improve the appearance and Easton Dr. Easton Ct Mellon, Fruitvale Ave. Allendale S'toga/Los Gatos
durability of our streets this summer. Franklin Ave. Jims End Greenmeadow Ln. North South
,,,. Hammons Ave. Franklin T'helma Haymeadow Dr. Bank Mill End ,
Utilizing a computerized Pavement Management Hargrave Way Easton Saratoga C. Ladera Ct. Miller End
System,the Maintenance Department determines how Jepsen Ashley End Lumbertown Ln. Haymeadow End
badly streets have deteriorated and which surfacing Lacey Ave. Triniry Reid Mabel Ct. `Miller End
material is most appropriate. Lomita Ave. Aloha End Manor Dr. S'toga-S'vale Greenmeadow
; Malcom Ave.N. Seaton Triniry Marilyn L'n. Ravenwood End
Much of the funding for this program comes from Malcom Ave. S. Trinity Seaton Marshall Ln. Quito Marilyn
Utility User's Tax revenues. Mellon Dr. Saratoga Easton Oak St. S�th St. Charles
' Oakhaven Dr. Viewoak Scully Pierce Rd. Vintage Saratoga H.
Many streets require only light treatment with Old Wood Rd. Cordwood Sobey W. Raleigh Pl. Saratoga C. End
Slurry Seal: a thin,very dense and very black seal Pampas Ct. Plumas End Ravenwood Dr. Quito End �
which fills cracks and prevents oxidation without pro- Paseo Cerro Bucknall Quito Rodoni Ct. Brockton End
� ducing dust and gravel. Paseo Flores Quito Bucknall Sea Gull Ct Seagull End
� Paseo Olivos Bucknall Quito Sea Gull Way Cox Goleta
Chip Seal —spraying a heavy layer of oil onto the Paseo Pico Paseo Flores Paseo Cerro Surrey Ln. Sara View Pierce
pavement and covering it with a layer of gravel — is Paseo Pueblo Quito Paseo Pres. Wardell Rd. Wardell Ct. S'toga/S'vale
the most cost effective,short-term solution. Cape Seal Paseo Tierra Quito Paseo Pres. Yuba Ct. Sea Gull End
` is a combination of the two techniques. Plumas Dr. Prospect End
Quito Rd. ` Ravenwood Allendale 1-1/4"Overlay Program
, Without regular and proper maintenance,a street Radoyka Dr. Mellon Ansley
surface has a life of approximately 20 years,but that Regan Ln. Blauer Pierce Austin Way Lancaster Saratoga-L
life can be extended to as much as 100 years by pra Trinity Ave. Upper Hill Pontiac Bank Mill Rd. Haymeadow Toll Gate
viding ongoing care. Trinity Ave. Lacey Pontiac Candy Ln. 1vliller Eric
Trinity Ct. Trinity End Charters Ave. Glen Brae Charters Ct.
Slurry Seal Vaquero Ct. Quarry End Charters Ct. Charters End
,• Viewoak Dr. Viewridge Scully � Covina Ct. Prospect End
Street From To Viewridge Dr. Scully Saraglen Merida Dr. Prospect Carol
Yolo Dr. Wardell Ashley Merida Dr. Natoma End
Allendale Ave. Harleigh Chester . Natoma Ct. Merida End
Ansley PL Radoyka End _ Pierce Rd. Quarry Old Oak
Ashely Ct. Ashley End �����O�m Quito Rd. Baylor City Limit
Ashley Way Yolo End Arden Ct. Miller End Sixth St. - Pamela St. Charles
Blauer Dr. Chateau Regan Ardmore Ct. Miller. End Si�cth St. Pamela Oak St
` Bountiful Acres Austin End . Ashton Ct. Miller End Ten Oak Way Charters Ten Oak
Camiel Ave. Ashley : Wardell Bach Ct Brockton End Ten Oak Way Ten Oak Ct. Via Escuel
Carniel Ct. Ashley End - Bank Mili Rd. Stoneridge Haymeadow 'I'hird St. Oak Big Basin
' Easton Dr. Ansley Hargrave Candy Ct. Miller End Verde Vista Ln. Sarahills End